June 6/10 - God morning, Lord! It's Sunday...Your day, as we call it. However, every day is Your day when we belong to You, right! We didn't go to church today Lord, but I am going to spend time with You, ALONE! I love You, Lord!

Lord, help me to see everyone through Your eyes, for if I see people through Your eyes, I will be able to love them the same way, through Your eyes. Lord, that's the way I want to see people - the way You see them - help me to ask when I come across people - whether they are easy to love or not - what You see when You look at that person - maybe that will change the way that I feel about that person and will help me to love that person more. I love You Lord, and You created every person as an unique individual, so why shouldn't I love them, LORD!

In "The Jesus I Never Knew" Yancey points out that You, Jesus, grew up in poverty (Page 59). Even though I knew that, it didn't hit me until today. Your family was poor. They couldn't afford the lamb for the sacrifice at the temple. I know what Hebrews 4:14-16 says: "Now that we know what we believe - Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God - let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experiencing it all - all but the sin. So, let's walk right up to Him and get what he is ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help" (The Message). So, Jesus can understand our situation, not being able to afford things we need. He has been there. He truly does understand. I "knew" that in my head, but today as I read that in Yancey's book, it was like a light went on in my head and I finally got it! Jesus was poor when he was here on earth...I am poor...what can I learn from from Jesus' life that will make a difference on my outlook on life and the way i live my life. Oh Lord, teach me, I pray. Cause me to be teachable. Thank You!